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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.32, 1,989.84 and 777.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.32, 1,989.84 and 777.52 is: 1,166.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.32 : 1,989.84 = 777.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.32/1,989.84 = 777.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.32x = 1,989.84 × 777.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.32x = 1,547,140.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,140.40/1,326.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.49

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